Hurricane Hermine Path Overview
Hurricane Hermine formed in the Gulf of Mexico in early September 2016 and moved northeastward toward the Florida Gulf Coast. The storm made landfall near St. Marks, Florida, as a Category 1 hurricane, becoming the first hurricane to hit Florida since 2005.
Key Impacts and Timeline
Hermine brought tropical-storm-force winds, storm surge, and heavy rain to parts of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. After landfall, the system tracked across northern Florida, the Southeast, and the Mid-Atlantic, causing power outages, localized flooding, and coastal impacts before moving into the Atlantic.
Why Tracking the Hermine Path Matters
Studying the Hermine path 2016 helps forecasters and emergency managers understand Gulf Coast hurricane risks, improve warnings, and refine preparedness plans. For detailed official track data and storm reports, see the National Hurricane Center archive at National Hurricane Center Tropical Cyclone Reports.
